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hi guys, im not sure if this the correct place to start my thread, but dont where else...
So, what I need to know is..whether to take my equipment with me on my holidays in the caribbean. Nice white sandy beach, palms, nicely coloured houses...simply - plenty to shoot. My concerns are the possibility of not being able to put my all stuff into the rooms safe and then there is the high humidity, sand..
I will be devastated if something would happens to my babies. On the other side, taking with me only my small compact canon?
What would you do?
Thanks for reading and for your answers :)
 
Quick answer....NO.....buy a compact if you don't already have one.

Why go throught all the worry and hassle.

D in W
 
Personally I dont see the point of owning a nice camera and not taking it with you. I always take my DSLR and 18-135 and 10-22 when I go n holiday and I've never had a problem. If I leave them in the room though I'm always careful to secret them away so the cleaners dont see them (you never know!).

Just take the d7000 and the 17-55mm (and the Tokina if you have room) and an inconspicuous camera bag and dont worry. You'll regret it if you dont.

Think of the sunset shots...
 
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I bought my DSLR for when I travel. I've never had a problem. Just be careful and make sure you are insured
 
Dave in Wales said:
Quick answer....NO.....buy a compact if you don't already have one.

Why go throught all the worry and hassle.

D in W
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True Dave, but u probably know the difference between DSLR with top notch lenses and then my Canon IXUS 800IS.
I really would like to have great pics, great memories of this holidays.
I'm thinking of taking only the 17-55 f2.8 with the tokina for the sunsets, panoramas..
But i think I will phone up the hotel and ask them about the safe size ;)
 
odd jim said:
Personally I dont see the point of owning a nice camera and not taking it with you. I always take my DSLR and 18-135 and 10-22 when I go n holiday and I've never had a problem. If I leave them in the room though I'm always careful to secret them away so the cleaners dont see them (you never know!).

Just take the d7000 and the 17-55mm (and the Tokina if you have room) and an inconspicuous camera bag and dont worry. You'll regret it if you dont.

Think of the sunset shots...
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Thanks Jim! That is a good idea actually!

I know the rooms have safe. Think the d7k with the two lenses might fit in, hm? Will have to leave my best lens at home though:(
 
DaveKing said:
I bought my DSLR for when I travel. I've never had a problem. Just be careful and make sure you are insured
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I do have insurance, but not sure if it covers loss abroad. I suspect it does, but I phone them up rather to b 100%..cheers
 
I would be taking the full kit along with me! Insurance would need to be all confirmed first though. But you will get some cracking shots there!

On another note, one of my mates funds his holidays with his camera, handing out fliers on the first few days for photoshoots on the beach. He usually comes home with more money than he left with :lol:
 
What's the point of having a decent camera and then not taking it on holiday with you.?! :shrug:

You might as well just sell the camera. :shake:
 
No point having a decent camera if you don't take it with you and use it.

You may also be able to leave it in the hotel safe behind reception rather than in your room.
 
I'm taking my camera on hol (Tenerife) - will be the first time as last time I was on holiday I was just using my (rather old) phone. I should be able to fit the body in the safe ok (going to a hotel I've stayed in before) and probably the lenses too. It can stay in there while I'm going to the beach etc, and come out for excursions and sunsets.

Was planning on taking my new 17-50 and just using it most of the time, though may take a longer lens.
 
Right, Im gonna take my babies with me :) Thank you all for your thoughts !

...will use Hoya HD UV filters on them though :cool:
 
Leave the uv filters at home, you don't need them!
 
I was worried about the same thing, and I'm taking a 5D, 60D, 100-300mm Zeiss, 1.4x TC, 35-70mm Zeiss, 50/1.4 Zeiss, 14mm Samyang and 20/4 Nikkor. I thought about taking a light option. But then I faced reality, manned up, did some weights and bought a comfy bag.
 
boliston said:
Basically if I was not in my room I would have my camera on me, so the only time it would be at risk would be when I'm actually asleep in my room.
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what if u decide that the heat is unbearable and u need to cool down in the sea/ocean
 
odd jim said:
Leave the uv filters at home, you don't need them!
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my lenses are too expensive to be exposed..
 
A UV filter offers no protection, seriously.

Front elements are very tough, and you're not leaving the lens "exposed".

I've used an own expensive lenses, never wasted money on uv or "protection" filters and I've never had damage caused to a front element.

Chances are in bright sunlight they'll cause you considerable glare and unwanted light diffraction leaving images looking flat through loss of contrast.

But I apologise in advance as this may now take this off topic as it always brings out opinions, sorry!
 
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Be sensible, don't leave it unattended and you'll be fine. If you're that worried, check your insurance and if it isn't already covered, get it done.

My gear is precious to me but if I missed a shot when I wad snowboarding I'd be gutted. I've fallen over on black runs and all sorts, and the gear had survived (luckily) - its only equipment st the end of the day. If you don't take it you'll kick yourself :)
 
Was going to suggest getting insurance just for the camera. Only other thing you'd need is a way to store pics on a portable hd or laptop so if it did, um go away you'd still have some pics.

I'm with photoguard atm, they cover the camera and lenses worldwide and some photo related equipment as well as the personal cover might not fully cover or only put towards a replacement kit via home insurance.

Worth checking out, just in case. Plus they have an in car boot part of the policy (hidden away but in car is covered) which could be useful in the uk too.
 
ecniv said:
Was going to suggest getting insurance just for the camera. Only other thing you'd need is a way to store pics on a portable hd or laptop so if it did, um go away you'd still have some pics.

I'm with photoguard atm, they cover the camera and lenses worldwide and some photo related equipment as well as the personal cover might not fully cover or only put towards a replacement kit via home insurance.

Worth checking out, just in case. Plus they have an in car boot part of the policy (hidden away but in car is covered) which could be useful in the uk too.
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I personally wouldn't worry about going to the lengths of talking a laptop or portable hd... A bit ott. Just separate full cards away from the rest if the kit, maybe in your wallet or something.
 
just got nack from Alaska and Niagra falls took a back pack full of kit that weighed a ton and only used the walkabout zoom, never again!!!!

I would take body and something like a 16-85 zoom and leave the rest. Its a holiday not a photo expedition!
Just my experience!
 
Dave Pickett said:
just got nack from Alaska and Niagra falls took a back pack full of kit that weighed a ton and only used the walkabout zoom, never again!!!!

I would take body and something like a 16-85 zoom and leave the rest. Its a holiday not a photo expedition!
Just my experience!
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Niagra would b definitely a photoexpedition for me :) tripod, long shutter speed :thumbs:
 
odd jim said:
I personally wouldn't worry about going to the lengths of talking a laptop or portable hd... A bit ott. Just separate full cards away from the rest if the kit, maybe in your wallet or something.
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agree with the laptop bit.. mine weighs 5.6 kg :D
 
odd jim said:
A UV filter offers no protection, seriously.

Front elements are very tough, and you're not leaving the lens "exposed".

I've used an own expensive lenses, never wasted money on uv or "protection" filters and I've never had damage caused to a front element.

Chances are in bright sunlight they'll cause you considerable glare and unwanted light diffraction leaving images looking flat through loss of contrast.

But I apologise in advance as this may now take this off topic as it always brings out opinions, sorry!
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Jim I would agree with this in principle, but....

I take good care of my gear, really good care. I also don't think twice about talking it on beach holidays with me in line with the principle of what's the point of having it if you don't use it.

I do use a protection filter on my lenses and on holiday there is usually this or a CPL attached 99% of the time (along with the hood).

Now, to the point. Both the protection filter and the CPL have sustained minor scratches. Probably from removing salt water spray on the beach with a a bit of airborne sand thrown in. I know that in practical terms these tiny scratches will have 0% impact on the images produced and the filters themselves will have some (tolerable for me) degree of impact.

But there is no doubt that a scratched front element (which I have to assume would have otherwise happened had the filters not been there) will have an impact on potential resale value of the lens. Not being a pro (who would cover the cost of my kit with the images I take) I have to consider this aspect should I want to sell on for whatever reason in the future.
 
Filters are easier to scratch than coated, hardened front elements, elements as tough as diamonds!

Chances are from simply wiping salt deposits etc gently from the element wouldn't scratch it anyway. You really need to do something extreme to scratch the element.
 
guys, and what do u think about the air humidity? should that b a concern?
 
specialman said:
Be sensible, don't leave it unattended and you'll be fine. If you're that worried, check your insurance and if it isn't already covered, get it done.

My gear is precious to me but if I missed a shot when I wad snowboarding I'd be gutted. I've fallen over on black runs and all sorts, and the gear had survived (luckily) - its only equipment st the end of the day. If you don't take it you'll kick yourself :)
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Just found out from my insurers that my photo stuff is not covered :( I got insured my laptop as it is listed specially. Got an extra £4000 for unspecified items, but as the camera with the lens is not listed - it is not covered. Funny, hm??
Those 4k I put on my insurance exactly for my photo equipment which at the time I didnt have.
Now if I want to insure it, thaey ask me for 191£ !!! What a Rip Off !!
Anyone with a good and sensibke insurer for two weeks?
 
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